Some say that baking bread from scratch should be taught in our public schools – those union-rife institutions that popularize horrors such as giving yeast a little sugar.
Author: Jeff the Chef
Beef and Beer Stew (with Puff Pastry)
You can enjoy this hearty Beef and Beer Stew just as it is, or you can top it off with puff pastry and make it into a fantastic pot pie. Either way, it’s best eaten while wearing your best flannel, after a long day of lumberjacking.
Spätzle and Savoy with Black Forest Ham
Comforting and stylish! Let’s face it, winter is harsh: short days, long nights, brutal temperatures. But you can counteract its bitter chill with this noodle, cheese, ham, and mushroom gratin. OK, you could also counteract it with a trip to Ft. Lauderdale, but did I mention the noodles are homemade?
Breakfast in Bed Ideas for Valentine’s Day
(Or Really Any Day, If You’re Smart)
How to Quicken Your Romance: Easy breakfast in bed ideas for Valentine’s Day – or any other day, for that matter.
Nothing Says “I Love You”
Like Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Nuggets
OK, a dozen long-stemmed roses and expensive chocolates in a heart-shaped box says it, too. But not in the same way; don’t overlook the little things on Valentine’s Day.
January 23: National Pie Day
Happy National Pie Day!
Warm Camembert Appetizer Recipe
This warm camembert appetizer recipe makes the perfect beginning to a romantic dinner for two: simple but elegant … luscious, semi-melted cheese set off by red raspberry jam. A glass of wine. Soft lighting. You may wind up forgetting all about dinner.